Ethereum has dropped 17% since Friday amidst news of US airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, causing panic selling in risk assets.
ETH found temporary support at $2,100, a critical demand area, after breaking down from a long-standing range.
Analyst Ted Pillows emphasizes the need for Ethereum to reclaim the top of the former range to signal a potential bullish momentum shift.
Despite recent price actions and geopolitical uncertainties, Ethereum's path forward remains uncertain amidst the current market volatility.
Recent price action has negatively impacted altcoins, with Ethereum facing intense bearish pressure and shedding over 26% of its value since its early June high.
The ongoing geopolitical instability and macroeconomic pressures contribute to Ethereum's fragile environment, with high US Treasury yields and inflation affecting sentiment.
ETH's current price around $2,248 marks a breakdown from the key range between $2,320 and $2,850, indicating strong bearish momentum.
The rejection from the upper resistance zone suggests continued downside pressure, with the price struggling below key moving average levels.
ETH needs to reclaim and consolidate above the $2,265 level to signal a potential short-term bullish reversal; failure to do so could push the price towards the $2,000–$2,100 support cluster.
Volume spike during the drop indicates panic selling, emphasizing the need for bulls to reclaim the $2,320 range low quickly to avoid further downside pressure.